Supply Chain Analyst

Are you an experienced Analyst, looking for a new challenge? Do you have supply chain experience?

Baltic Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Permanent Supply Chain Analyst to work for a highly reputable client based in Hartlepool. Reporting to the Procurement Director, the role entails taking the current stock & contract position against market price and evaluating the potential risk and opportunities.

Fully funded study support will be offered after the successful completion of Probationary Period.

Supply Chain Analyst Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Stock Reconciliations for multiple locations.
• Preparatory work for ISO 9001 & 14001 audits.
• Month End processes reconcile stock lines against ledger postings produce prepay and accrual reports to journal.
• Make commercial recommendations regarding pricing based on information available.
• Procurement Best Practice utilising all contract and spot purchase options to maximise savings.
• Producing Management Information reports as required.
• Risk Management - Identify potential risks and opportunities within the stock position. Produce a reporting mechanism and ensure risks are mitigated and opportunities maximised by forward buying, hedging and discounting or adding to purchase price.
• Contract Management - Ensure supply contracts are being utilised in line with contract terms and variances are identified and reported to senior management.
• Stock reconciliations - Reconciling books to physical stock for over 100 stock locations daily and problem solve when they do not match.
• Procurement - Ensure all buying is done economically by managing contracts and spot opportunities efficiently
• Supplier Relationship Management - Develop a mutually beneficial relationship with supply partners through regular communication and optimizing processes to ensure suppliers meet performance, quality and cost standards.
• PL Reconciliation - Deal with Purchase Ledger queries ensure ledger is clean and all accruals and prepayments are recorded for the management accounts.
• Internal checking/auditing - Periodically check supplier documentation ensure approved supplier's lists are maintained in accordance with ISO standards.
• ISO 9001/14001 - Ensure company is fully compliant with IS0 9001/14001 standards, perform internal audits and manage external audit.

Supply Chain Analyst Applicants:

• High Level of Numeracy Accuracy.
• High level of Detail.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment and prioritise workload accordingly.
• Self-motivation.
• Problem Solving.
• Highly numerate & analytical able to evaluate costs.
• Commercially minded ability to think on their feet and propose a number of solutions to problems and pivot depending on the situation.
• Phlegmatic ability to remain calm in a pressurised environment.
• Negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

Qualifications & Experience:

• CIPS Level 3 or above/AAT level 4 or above or equivalent professional qualification is desirable.
• Experience in Power BI or other data software would be a major advantage.
• Experience in a supply/stock management role is preferable but not essential.

Salary is up to £30,000 DOE. Working Monday to Friday, 8.30am until 5.30pm (1 hour for lunch).

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